G'day-from an old beginner

Hello, a 60+ new turner who has never made anything with his hands in his life. In 3 months I can now make a bowl (not bad either). Practicing on getting thinner sides now. Good fun, relaxing and a good confidence builder. Look forward to asking lots of questions.:)

Welcome aboard.........leisureologist
I reckon you'll have a heap of fun here........plus the info transfer both to & fro will be interesting

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Originally Posted by leisureologist

Hello, a 60+ new turner who has never made anything with his hands in his life. In 3 months I can now make a bowl (not bad either). Practicing on getting thinner sides now. Good fun, relaxing and a good confidence builder. Look forward to asking lots of questions.:)

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Oh yes!! But round here we say "it didn't happen if there are no pics.":D

Welcome anyway.:cool:

Well here is a pic of my first attempt. Big thick sides and a "few" toolmarks. But practice is fun. Don't have my own lathe but use one at the club a day a week.

:cool: Noice.:U

Welcome L :U

Very good turnings for a first timer:2tsup:....now the fun begins - build shed, buy bandsaw, buy lathe, buy lathe tools, etc., etc.:o:U:U:U:U

BTW...is that Camphor Laurel?

Yes it is Camphor Laurel. Beautiful but can be difficult. The big bowl has lots of natural fissures in the wood that I found a bit unnerving initially but looks nice. Love the smell when I work with it.

G'day and welcome to the fun L.:2tsup::2tsup::2tsup:

Great effort non your first works.:2tsup::2tsup:

Good work mate and welcome to the madhouse.